Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The application provides a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body and a mounting mechanism. The base station body is provided with a dust collection cavity and a dust suction port communicating with the dust collection cavity. The dust collection cavity is provided with a suction assembly. The mounting mechanism is configured to connect a cleaning device to the base station body. The mounting mechanism is provided with an air duct for communicating the dust suction port and the cleaning device. The suction assembly is used to suck the to-be-cleaned objects collected by the cleaning device into the dust collection cavity and / or provide suction force for the cleaning device to suck the to-be-cleaned objects on the to-be-cleaned surface into the dust collection cavity. According to the embodiment of the application, the suction assembly directly sucks the to-be-cleaned objects on the to-be-cleaned surface into the dust collection cavity of the base station body and / or sucks the to-be-cleaned objects collected by the cleaning device into the dust collection cavity. The user does not need to manually pour the to-be-cleaned objects collected by the cleaning device, so that the user's hands are freed, the amount of housework of the user is reduced, the degree of automation is improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, specifically to a base station and a cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, a fan is usually installed inside the cleaning equipment. The high-speed operation of the fan creates negative pressure in the suction channel of the cleaning equipment, which sucks the objects to be cleaned into the cleaning equipment. When the objects to be cleaned accumulate to a certain extent, the user needs to manually empty them. This has a low degree of automation, which will increase the user's housework and result in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides a base station and cleaning system that can improve the degree of automation, thereby reducing the amount of housework for users and improving the user experience.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted in this application is conceived as follows:

[0005] This application provides a base station, which includes: a base station body, a dust collection chamber and a suction port communicating with the dust collection chamber, and a suction component provided in the dust collection chamber; and an installation mechanism configured to connect a cleaning device to the base station body, the installation mechanism having an air duct communicating with the suction port and the cleaning device, the suction component being used to suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning device into the dust collection chamber, and / or to provide suction to the cleaning device to suck the cleaned material from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber.

[0006] The cleaning equipment includes a first vacuum cleaner, a first suction port, a first air duct, and a first mounting mechanism. The first mounting mechanism is configured to connect the first vacuum cleaner to the base station body. The first mounting mechanism is provided with a first air duct, which is used to connect the first suction port and the first vacuum cleaner. The suction component is used to provide suction for the first vacuum cleaner to suck the object to be cleaned from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber.

[0007] The cleaning equipment includes a sweeping robot, a second suction port, a second air duct, and a second installation mechanism. The second installation mechanism is configured to connect the sweeping robot to the base station body. The second installation mechanism is provided with a second air duct, which is used to connect the second suction port and the dust discharge port of the sweeping robot. The suction component is used to suck the cleaned items collected by the sweeping robot into the dust collection chamber.

[0008] The cleaning equipment includes a first vacuum cleaner and a sweeping robot. The base station is configured to be connected to one of the first vacuum cleaner and the sweeping robot separately. The first vacuum cleaner and the sweeping robot are connected to the same suction port through an air duct.

[0009] The first installation mechanism includes: a connector, which is located on the base station body and extends along the gravity direction of the base station body; a first vacuum cleaner is connected to one end of the connector and located near the bottom of the base station body; a handheld device, which is connected to the other end of the connector; the connector or the handheld device is provided with a dust outlet; and a first tube body, which connects the dust outlet and the first suction port; wherein a first air duct is located on the connector, the handheld device and the first tube body, and the dust outlet connects to the first air duct.

[0010] The cleaning equipment also includes a second vacuum cleaner, with a handheld component detachably connected to the connector. The handheld component is configured to be separately connected to either the second vacuum cleaner or the connector.

[0011] The dust outlet is located on the handheld part, and the first tube is used to connect the dust outlet and the first suction port when the second vacuum cleaner is in working or non-working state.

[0012] The second installation mechanism includes: a mounting base with a docking part, the docking part having a third dust suction port and a first connecting part, the third dust suction port being used to connect to the dust discharge port of the sweeping robot, and the first connecting part being used to connect to the second connecting part of the sweeping robot; a second pipe body, one end of the second pipe body being connected to the third dust suction port, and the other end being used to connect to the second dust suction port, and a second air duct being provided in the second pipe body.

[0013] The first connecting part and the second connecting part are data transmission interfaces used to establish a data communication connection between the sweeping robot and the base station body.

[0014] In this configuration, one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a slot and the other is a buckle; or one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a first magnetic attraction and the other is a second magnetic attraction; or one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a first hook and loop fastener and the other is a second hook and loop fastener.

[0015] The mounting base has a receiving cavity located at the top of the docking part, which is used to accommodate the base station body.

[0016] Secondly, this application provides a cleaning system, which includes: cleaning equipment; and the aforementioned base station.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application, which differ from the prior art, are as follows: This application provides a base station and a cleaning system. The base station includes a base station body and an installation mechanism. The base station body is provided with a dust collection chamber and a dust suction port communicating with the dust collection chamber. A suction component is provided inside the dust collection chamber. The installation mechanism is configured to connect a cleaning device to the base station body. The installation mechanism is provided with an air duct, which is used to communicate with the dust suction port and the cleaning device. The suction component is used to suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning device into the dust collection chamber and / or to provide suction for the cleaning device to suck the cleaned material on the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber. The suction component directly draws the material to be cleaned from the surface into the dust collection chamber of the base station body and / or the material collected by the cleaning equipment into the dust collection chamber, eliminating the need for users to manually empty the material collected by the cleaning equipment. This frees up users' hands, reduces household chores, increases automation, and improves the user experience. Furthermore, because the base station body is larger than the cleaning equipment, it can accommodate a larger power supply, resulting in stronger suction from the suction component, which improves the dust removal efficiency of the cleaning equipment and / or the collection efficiency of the material collected by the cleaning equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base station and the first vacuum cleaner provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base station body provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second installation mechanism for the base station provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base station body and the second installation mechanism of the base station provided in this application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sweeping robot of the cleaning system provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the handheld component of the first installation mechanism of the base station provided in this application cooperating with the second vacuum cleaner. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this application and not for limiting it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all structures. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base station and the first vacuum cleaner provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base station body provided in this application. This application provides a base station 100. The base station 100 includes a base station body 110 and a mounting mechanism 120. The base station body 110 is provided with a dust collection chamber 110a and a suction port 111 communicating with the dust collection chamber 110a. A suction assembly (not shown) is provided inside the dust collection chamber 110a. The mounting mechanism 120 is configured to connect a cleaning device 200 to the base station body 110. The mounting mechanism 120 is provided with an air duct, which communicates with the suction port 111 and the cleaning device 200. The suction assembly is used to suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning device 200 into the dust collection chamber 110a, and / or to provide suction to the cleaning device 200 to suck the cleaned material from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a.

[0031] The cleaning device 200 can be installed on the base station body 110 of the base station 100 via the mounting mechanism 120. The cleaning device 200 includes, but is not limited to, a vacuum cleaner, a robotic vacuum cleaner 220, and a floor brush. The mounting mechanism 120 can be detachably connected to the base station body 110 and the cleaning device 200. Specifically, the mounting mechanism 120 and the base station body 110, as well as the mounting mechanism 120 and the cleaning device 200, can be fixed together using detachable connection methods such as snap-fit ​​connections, bolt connections, pin connections, suction cup connections, magnetic adsorption connections, and Velcro accessories.

[0032] The suction component can be located inside the dust collection chamber 110a or at the suction port 111. The cleaning device 200 can be installed on the base station body 110 via the installation mechanism 120 before the cleaning device 200 performs its cleaning task. The cleaning device 200 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a via the air duct of the installation mechanism 120. The suction component provides suction to the cleaning device 200 during the cleaning process, enabling the cleaning device 200 to draw the objects to be cleaned from the surface into the dust collection chamber 110a via the air duct and the suction port 111. Of course, the cleaning device 200 can also be equipped with an independent dust cup (not shown) and a fan (not shown). The high-speed operation of the fan creates negative pressure in the suction channel of the cleaning device 200 to draw the objects to be cleaned from the surface into the dust cup of the cleaning device 200. When the cleaning task of the cleaning device 200 is completed or the objects to be cleaned in the dust cup accumulate to a certain extent, the cleaning device 200 can be mounted on the base station body 110 through the mounting mechanism 120. The cleaning device 200 is provided with a dust discharge port 221 connected to the dust cup. The dust discharge port 221 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a through the air duct of the mounting mechanism 120. The suction component can draw the objects to be cleaned collected in the dust cup of the cleaning device 200 into the dust collection chamber 110a in sequence through the dust discharge port 221, the air duct, and the suction port 111. The objects to be cleaned include, but are not limited to, hair, dust, fruit peels, nut shells, and / or debris.

[0033] In some embodiments, the suction assembly may be a fan, an electric pump, or an ejector, but is not limited thereto.

[0034] The cleaning device 200 is connected to the base station body 110 via the installation mechanism 120, and the air duct of the installation mechanism 120 is connected to the dust suction port 111 of the base station body 110 and the cleaning device 200, so that the cleaning device 200 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a of the base station body 110. The suction component inside the base station body 110 can suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning device 200 into the dust collection chamber 110a, and / or can provide suction to the cleaning device 200 to suck the cleaned material from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a of the base station body 110. By directly sucking the cleaned material from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a of the base station body 110 through the suction component and / or sucking the cleaned material collected by the cleaning device 200 into the dust collection chamber 110a, on the one hand, there is no need for the user to manually clean the dust. The cleaning device 200 emptys the collected items, freeing up the user's hands, reducing housework, increasing automation, and improving the user experience. On the other hand, the base station 110 is larger than the cleaning device 200, and its power capacity and ability to hold items are also greater. This not only enhances the suction power of the suction components, improving the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning device 200 and / or the collection efficiency of the collected items, but also increases the battery life of the suction components and the capacity of the dust collection chamber 110a to hold items, thus reducing the frequency of charging the suction components and cleaning the dust collection chamber 110a.

[0035] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 1 The cleaning device 200 includes a first vacuum cleaner 210. A suction port 111 includes a first suction port 111a. An air duct includes a first air duct 121a. The mounting mechanism 120 includes a first mounting mechanism 121, configured to connect the first vacuum cleaner 210 to the base station body 110. The first mounting mechanism 121 has a first air duct 121a, which connects the first suction port 111a and the first vacuum cleaner 210. A suction assembly provides suction to the first vacuum cleaner 210 to draw the object to be cleaned from the surface into the dust collection chamber 110a.

[0036] The first vacuum cleaner 210 can be located below the bottom of the base station body 110 and spaced apart from the base station body 110. This can reduce or avoid friction between the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the base station body 110 or the transmission of the generated vibration to the base station body 110 when the first vacuum cleaner 210 is working, thereby reducing or avoiding the risk of the base station body 110 being rubbed or damaged.

[0037] Before the first vacuum cleaner 210 performs a cleaning task, it can be mounted on the base station body 110 via the first mounting mechanism 121, and the first vacuum cleaner 210 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a via the first air duct 121a of the first mounting mechanism 121. When the suction assembly is activated, a high-speed airflow is generated at the first air duct 121a, the suction channel in the first vacuum cleaner 210, and the dust inlet 211 of the first vacuum cleaner 210, so that the suction force generated by the suction assembly can cover the first air duct 121a, the suction channel in the first vacuum cleaner 210, and the dust inlet 211 of the first vacuum cleaner 210. This allows the first vacuum cleaner 210 to suck the objects to be cleaned from the surface to be cleaned into the first vacuum cleaner 210 through the dust inlet 211, and the sucked-in objects to be cleaned sequentially enter the dust collection chamber 110a via the suction channel in the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the first air duct 121a. The suction component located on the base station body 110 provides suction to the first vacuum cleaner 210, so as to directly suck the objects to be cleaned from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a of the base station body 110. The suction component located on the base station 100 has stronger suction and longer battery life than the one directly located on the first vacuum cleaner 210. The dust collection chamber 110a located on the base station 100 has a larger capacity than the one directly located on the first vacuum cleaner 210, which can improve the cleaning efficiency, cleaning effect and cleaning time of the first vacuum cleaner 210.

[0038] Please refer to the following: Figures 3 to 5 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second installation mechanism for the base station provided in this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base station body and the second installation mechanism of the base station provided in this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning system provided in this application; in some embodiments, the cleaning device 200 includes a cleaning robot 220. The suction port 111 includes a second suction port (not shown), the air duct includes a second air duct 122a, and the mounting mechanism 120 includes a second mounting mechanism 122, which is configured to connect the cleaning robot 220 to the base station body 110. The second mounting mechanism 122 is provided with the second air duct 122a. The second air duct 122a is used to connect the second suction port and the dust discharge port 221 of the cleaning robot 220. The suction assembly is used to suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning robot 220 into the dust collection chamber 110a.

[0039] The structure of the second mounting mechanism 122 is at least partially different from that of the first mounting mechanism 121. The second air duct 122a is a different air duct from the first air duct 121a. The second mounting mechanism 122 is used to mount the sweeping robot 220 onto the base station body 110.

[0040] The robotic vacuum cleaner 220 can also be equipped with an independent dust cup and fan. The high-speed operation of the fan creates negative pressure in the suction channel of the robotic vacuum cleaner 220, allowing it to suck up the objects to be cleaned from the surface into the dust cup. When the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 finishes its cleaning task or when the objects in the dust cup accumulate to a certain level, it can be connected to the base station body 110 via the second mounting mechanism 122. The robotic vacuum cleaner 220 has a dust discharge port 221 connected to the dust cup. The dust discharge port 221 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a via the second air duct 122a of the second mounting mechanism 122, so that the suction component can suck up the objects collected by the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 into the dust collection chamber 110a in sequence through the dust discharge port 221, the second air duct 122a, and the second suction port.

[0041] In some embodiments, two suction ports 111 respectively connected to the dust collection chamber 110a can be provided on the base station body 110, that is, the suction port 111 includes a first suction port 111a and a second suction port. The first vacuum cleaner 210 and the sweeping robot 220 can be connected to the first suction port 111a and the second suction port respectively through the first air duct and the second air duct at the same time period; or, the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the sweeping robot 220 can be connected to one of the first suction port 111a and the second suction port respectively through the first air duct and the second air duct at different time periods.

[0042] In some embodiments, the base station body 110 has only one suction port 111 communicating with the dust collection chamber 110a. The cleaning device 200 includes a first vacuum cleaner 210 and a robotic vacuum cleaner 220. The base station body 110 is configured to connect to one of the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 separately. The first vacuum cleaner 210 and the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 are connected to the same suction port 111 through an air duct.

[0043] The first vacuum cleaner 210 can be connected to the base station body 110 via the first mounting mechanism 121, and the sweeping robot 220 can be connected to the base station body 110 via the second mounting mechanism 122. The base station body 110 has only one suction port 111 for connecting to the dust collection chamber 110a. The first vacuum cleaner 210 and the sweeping robot 220 can connect to the suction port 111 via the first air duct and the second air duct respectively at different times. The suction port 111 can be either the first suction port 111a or the second suction port; that is, the dust inlet 211 on the base station body 110 for connecting to the dust collection chamber 110a includes only the first suction port 111a, or the dust inlet 211 on the base station body 110 for connecting to the dust collection chamber 110a includes only the second suction port.

[0044] The base station body 110 is configured to connect to only one of the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the sweeping robot 220. That is, when the first vacuum cleaner 210 is connected to the base station body 110 through the first mounting mechanism 121, the sweeping robot 220 cannot be connected to the base station body 110 through the second mounting mechanism 122 due to space limitations; when the sweeping robot 220 is connected to the base station body 110 through the second mounting mechanism 122, the first vacuum cleaner 210 cannot be connected to the base station body 110 through the first mounting mechanism 121 due to space limitations, so that the base station body 110 can only connect to one of the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the sweeping robot 220 at the same time. By configuring the base station body 110 to connect independently to either the first vacuum cleaner 210 or the robotic vacuum cleaner 220, the suction power generated by the suction component is not distributed among multiple cleaning devices 200. This avoids the problem of insufficient suction power caused by the suction component simultaneously providing suction power to multiple cleaning devices 200, and helps the suction component maintain optimal suction power for the cleaning devices 200. This not only improves cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect, but also reduces the probability of the objects to be cleaned clogging the air duct, reduces the maintenance frequency of the cleaning system, and helps extend the service life of the cleaning system.

[0045] The suction component provides suction to the first vacuum cleaner 210 to draw the objects to be cleaned from the surface into the dust collection chamber 110a. The suction component also draws the objects to be cleaned collected by the robot vacuum cleaner 220 into the dust collection chamber 110a. This concentrates the objects drawn in by the first vacuum cleaner 210 and collected by the robot vacuum cleaner 220 into the base station 100 for subsequent centralized processing. This reduces the frequency of processing the collected objects and helps improve the user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 1 The first installation mechanism 121 includes a connector 1211, a handheld component 1212, and a first tube 1213. The connector 1211 is located on the base station body 110 and extends along the direction of gravity of the base station body 110, which is also the direction of arrangement of the top and bottom of the base station body 110. A first vacuum cleaner 210 is connected to one end of the connector 1211 and is located near the bottom of the base station body 110. The handheld component 1212 is connected to the other end of the connector 1211, and either the connector 1211 or the handheld component 1212 has a dust outlet 121b. The first tube 1213 connects the dust outlet 121b and the first suction port 111a. A first air duct 121a is located between the connector 1211, the handheld component 1212, and the first tube 1213, and the dust outlet 121b connects to the first air duct 121a.

[0047] The connector 1211 can be detachably mounted on the base station body 110 via methods such as snap-fit ​​connection, bolt connection, pin connection, welding, suction cup connection, or magnetic adsorption connection. Alternatively, an installation channel 112 can be provided on the base station body 110, extending along the direction of gravity of the base station body 110. The installation channel 112 can be a continuous channel or composed of multiple spaced channels. The connector 1211 can be disposed within the installation channel 112, and the connector 1211 can be interference-fitted or threaded to the inner wall of the installation channel 112. After being mounted on the base station body 110, the connector 1211 can extend along the direction of gravity of the base station body 110.

[0048] The first vacuum cleaner 210 is connected to one end of the connector 1211 and is located near the bottom of the base station body 110. This allows the lower edge of the dust inlet 211 of the first vacuum cleaner 210 to be close to or in contact with the surface to be cleaned during operation, thereby enhancing the suction capacity of the first vacuum cleaner 210 on the surface to be cleaned and improving its cleaning efficiency and effect.

[0049] Handheld component 1212 is connected to the end of connected component 1211 away from the first vacuum cleaner 210. Handheld component 1212 serves as the user's main grip, allowing the user to push, pull, and twist the first vacuum cleaner 210, enabling it to move forward, backward, or turn, facilitating obstacle avoidance and movement to the area requiring cleaning. In some embodiments, wheels 212 can be provided at the bottom of the first vacuum cleaner 210. These wheels contact the surface to be cleaned, reducing friction between the vacuum cleaner and the surface, improving its movement efficiency during operation. Furthermore, the wheels can adjust the direction of movement of the vacuum cleaner 210 in conjunction with the force applied to the handheld component 1212, enabling flexible turning and obstacle avoidance, thus improving the reliability of the cleaning system.

[0050] A first air duct 121a is disposed on the connector 1211, the handheld component 1212, and the first tube 1213. The portion of the first air duct 121a located on the connector 1211 is connected to the first vacuum cleaner 210. A dust outlet 121b connecting the first air duct 121a is disposed on one of the connector 1211 and the handheld component 1212. By connecting one end of the first tube 1213 to the dust outlet 121b and the other end of the first tube 1213 to the first suction port 111a, the first air duct 121a can be connected to the first vacuum cleaner 210 and the dust collection chamber 110a.

[0051] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the handheld component of the first mounting mechanism of the base station provided in this application cooperating with the second vacuum cleaner. In some embodiments, the cleaning device 200 further includes a second vacuum cleaner 230. The handheld component 1212 is detachably connected to the connector 1211, and the handheld component 1212 is configured to independently connect to one of the second vacuum cleaner 230 and the connector 1211.

[0052] The handheld component 1212 is configured to connect to either the second vacuum cleaner 230 or the connector 1211 independently. That is, the handheld component 1212 can only connect to either the second vacuum cleaner 230 or the connector 1211 at any given time. When the handheld component 1212 is connected to the connector 1211, it cannot connect to the second vacuum cleaner 230. When the handheld component 1212 is connected to the second vacuum cleaner 230, it cannot connect to the connector 1211.

[0053] The handheld component 1212 is detachable. When the handheld component 1212 is connected to the connecting component 1211, it can move the first vacuum cleaner 210 under the user's control. When the handheld component 1212 is connected to the second vacuum cleaner 230, it can move the second vacuum cleaner 230 under the user's control. The second vacuum cleaner 230 is smaller than the first vacuum cleaner 210 and can be used to clean furniture, ceilings, and narrow areas.

[0054] In some embodiments, the dust outlet 121b is located on the handheld member 1212. The first tube 1213 is used to connect the dust outlet 121b and the first suction port 111a when the second vacuum cleaner 230 is in a working state or a non-working state.

[0055] The working state of the second vacuum cleaner 230 refers to the state in which the second vacuum cleaner 230 cleans the object to be cleaned on the surface to be cleaned. By providing the dust outlet 121b on the handheld part 1212, when the handheld part 1212 is connected to the second vacuum cleaner 230, the second vacuum cleaner 230 can be connected to the dust collection chamber 110a through the first tube 1213.

[0056] Specifically, when the second vacuum cleaner 230 is in operation, the first tube 1213 connects the dust outlet 121b and the first suction port 111a, so that the second vacuum cleaner 230 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a inside the base station body 110. The suction component can provide suction to the second vacuum cleaner 230, so that the second vacuum cleaner 230 can suck the object to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a through the first air duct 121a. Providing suction to the second vacuum cleaner 230 through the suction component can enhance suction power and battery life. Of course, an independent dust cup and fan can also be installed inside the second vacuum cleaner 230. The high-speed operation of the fan can create negative pressure in the suction channel of the second vacuum cleaner 230, so that the second vacuum cleaner 230 can suck the object to be cleaned from the surface to be cleaned into the dust cup inside. When the cleaning task of the second vacuum cleaner 230 is completed or the amount of cleaning material in the dust cup accumulates to a certain extent, the dust outlet 121b and the first suction port 111a can be connected through the first tube 1213 so that the dust cup in the second vacuum cleaner 230 can be connected to the dust collection chamber 110a of the base station body 110. This allows the suction component to suck the cleaning material collected by the second vacuum cleaner 230 into the dust collection chamber 110a through the first air duct 121a and the first suction port 111a.

[0057] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figures 3 to 4 The second mounting mechanism 122 includes a mounting base 1221 and a second tube body 1225. The mounting base 1221 is provided with a docking portion 1222, which is provided with a third suction port 1223 and a first connecting portion 1224. The third suction port 1223 is used to connect to the dust exhaust port 221 of the sweeping robot 220, and the first connecting portion 1224 is used to connect to the second connecting portion 222 of the sweeping robot 220. One end of the second tube body 1225 is connected to the third suction port 1223, and the other end is used to connect to the second suction port. A second air duct 122a is provided in the second tube body 1225.

[0058] The mounting base 1221 is used to mount the base station body 110 and can be connected to the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 via the docking part 1222. The docking part 1222 can be located on the side of the mounting base 1221 and positioned near the bottom of the mounting base 1221 relative to the base station body 110. When the base station body 110 is mounted on the mounting base 1221, one end of the second tube 1225 can be installed to the third suction port 1223, and the other end of the second tube 1225 can be installed to the second suction port, so that the third suction port 1223 is connected to the dust collection chamber 110a via the second air duct 122a.

[0059] The docking part 1222 may be provided with a third suction port 1223 and at least one first connecting part 1224. The third suction port 1223 is used to communicate with the dust discharge port 221 of the sweeping robot 220. The sweeping robot 220 is provided with a second connecting part 222 that is adapted to the first connecting part 1224. The number of first connecting parts 1224 and second connecting parts 222 is equal, and the number of first connecting parts 1224 and second connecting parts 222 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, etc., but not limited to these.

[0060] The first connecting part 1224 and the second connecting part 222 are detachably connected. When the robot vacuum cleaner 220 moves to the docking part 1222, it can align with the docking part 1222 via a sensing component (not shown), so that the first connecting part 1224 corresponds to the second connecting part 222, and the dust exhaust port 221 on the robot vacuum cleaner 220 corresponds to the third suction port 1223, thereby achieving the alignment of the robot vacuum cleaner 220. After the robot vacuum cleaner 220 is aligned, it can continue to move towards the docking part 1222, so that the second connecting part 222 gradually approaches the first connecting part 1224 and connects with the first connecting part 1224. After the first connecting part 1224 and the second connecting part 222 are connected, the dust exhaust port 221 of the robot vacuum cleaner 220 communicates with the third suction port 1223. When the dust exhaust port 221 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 is connected to the third suction port 1223, the robotic vacuum cleaner 220 can also connect to the dust collection chamber 110a through the second air duct 122a. The edge of the dust exhaust port 221 can seal against the edge of the third suction port 1223, or one of the dust exhaust port 221 and the third suction port 1223 can extend into the other, achieving a sealed connection between the dust exhaust port 221 and the third suction port 1223 to prevent air leakage or leakage of the cleaned material. The sensing component can be an infrared sensor or an ultrasonic sensor, but is not limited to these.

[0061] By connecting the second connecting part 222 of the sweeping robot 220 to the first connecting part 1224 on the docking part 1222, the dust discharge port 221 of the sweeping robot 220 can be stably connected or docked with the third suction port 1223 during the process of the suction component sucking the cleaned items collected by the sweeping robot 220 into the dust collection chamber 110a. This also reduces the risk of the sweeping robot 220 shaking, vibrating, or moving, thereby reducing or avoiding the probability of air leakage or leakage of cleaned items between the dust discharge port 221 and the third suction port 1223. This improves the stability and reliability of the process of expelling cleaned items from the sweeping robot 220.

[0062] After the cleaning material inside the robot vacuum cleaner 220 is discharged, the robot vacuum cleaner 220 moves away from the docking part 1222, which separates the first connecting part 1224 from the second connecting part 222 and separates the dust discharge port 221 from the third suction port 1223.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first connecting part 1224 and the second connecting part 222 are data transmission interfaces used to establish a data communication connection between the sweeping robot 220 and the base station body 110.

[0064] By configuring the first connecting part 1224 and the second connecting part 222 as a data transmission interface, a data communication connection is established between the sweeping robot 220 and the base station body 110 when the first connecting part 1224 and the second connecting part 222 are connected. The connection between the first connecting part 1224 and the second connecting part 222 can not only realize the positioning of the sweeping robot 220 and reduce the risk of the sweeping robot 220 shaking, vibrating and moving, but also determine the battery level of the sweeping robot 220, the weight and type of the cleaned items collected in the sweeping robot 220, and charge the sweeping robot 220 according to the remaining battery level.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 1224 and the second connecting portion 222 are fixing components. For example, one of the first connecting portion 1224 and the second connecting portion 222 can be a slot and the other can be a buckle; or one of the first connecting portion 1224 and the second connecting portion 222 can be a first magnetic attraction member and the other can be a second magnetic attraction member; or one of the first connecting portion 1224 and the second connecting portion 222 can be a first Velcro accessory and the other can be a second Velcro accessory.

[0066] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 3 The mounting base 1221 is provided with a receiving cavity 1221a. The receiving cavity 1221a is located on top of the docking part 1222 and is used to receive the base station body 110.

[0067] By placing the base station body 110 within the receiving cavity 1221a, the integration between the first mounting mechanism 121 and the base station body 110 can be improved, helping to reduce their overall volume and thus shrinking the overall space occupied by the system. Furthermore, the total length of the second tube 1225 can be shortened, reducing costs. By placing the docking part 1222 below the receiving cavity 1221a, the climbing of the sweeping robot 220 can be avoided or reduced, facilitating docking between the sweeping robot 220 and the base station 100, and improving the docking efficiency and reliability of the sweeping robot 220 and the base station 100.

[0068] This application also provides a cleaning system, which includes a cleaning device 200 and a base station 100 in any of the above embodiments. The cleaning device 200 includes at least one of the first vacuum cleaner 210, the second vacuum cleaner 230, and the robotic vacuum cleaner 220. The connection method between the cleaning device 200 and the base station 100 is described in the above embodiments.

[0069] In this embodiment, the specific structure of the base station 100 is the same as that in the above embodiments. Since the cleaning system adopts all the technical solutions of all the embodiments of the base station 100, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0070] This application provides a base station 100 and a cleaning system. The base station 100 includes a base station body 110 and an installation mechanism 120. The base station body 110 is provided with a dust collection chamber 110a and a suction port 111 communicating with the dust collection chamber 110a. A suction component is provided in the dust collection chamber 110a. The installation mechanism 120 is configured to connect a cleaning device 200 to the base station body 110. The installation mechanism 120 is provided with an air duct, which is used to communicate with the suction port 111 and the cleaning device 200. The suction component is used to suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning device 200 into the dust collection chamber 110a, and / or to provide suction to the cleaning device 200 to suck the cleaned material on the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a. This embodiment of the application uses a suction component to directly suck the object to be cleaned from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber 110a of the base station body 110 and / or suck the object to be cleaned collected by the cleaning device 200 into the dust collection chamber 110a. This eliminates the need for the user to manually empty the object collected by the cleaning device 200, freeing up the user's hands, reducing household chores, increasing automation, and improving the user experience. Furthermore, since the base station body 110 is larger than the cleaning device 200, and the power capacity that the base station body 110 can accommodate is also larger than that of the cleaning device 200, the suction force of the suction component located on the base station body 110 is stronger, which can improve the dust removal efficiency of the cleaning device 200 and / or the collection efficiency of the object to be cleaned collected by the cleaning device 200.

[0071] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, The base station includes: The base station body is provided with a dust collection chamber and a dust suction port connected to the dust collection chamber, and a suction component is provided inside the dust collection chamber; The mounting mechanism is configured to connect the cleaning equipment to the base station body. The mounting mechanism is provided with an air duct for connecting the dust suction port and the cleaning equipment. The suction component is used to suck the cleaned material collected by the cleaning equipment into the dust collection chamber, and / or to provide suction for the cleaning equipment to suck the cleaned material on the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber.

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment includes a first vacuum cleaner, the suction port includes a first suction port, the air duct includes a first air duct, and the mounting mechanism includes a first mounting mechanism, which is configured to connect the first vacuum cleaner to the base station body. The first mounting mechanism is provided with the first air duct, which is used to connect the first dust inlet and the first vacuum cleaner. The suction component is used to provide suction to the first vacuum cleaner to suck the object to be cleaned from the surface to be cleaned into the dust collection chamber.

3. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment includes a sweeping robot, the suction port includes a second suction port, the air duct includes a second air duct, and the mounting mechanism includes a second mounting mechanism, which is configured to connect the sweeping robot to the base station body. The second mounting mechanism is provided with a second air duct, which is used to connect the second suction port and the dust discharge port of the sweeping robot. The suction component is used to suck the cleaned objects collected by the sweeping robot into the dust collection chamber.

4. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment includes a first vacuum cleaner and a sweeping robot. The base station body is configured to be connected to one of the first vacuum cleaner and the sweeping robot separately. The first vacuum cleaner and the sweeping robot are connected to the same suction port through the air duct.

5. The base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first installation mechanism includes: A connector is provided on the base station body and extends along the gravity direction of the base station body. The first vacuum cleaner is connected to one end of the connector and is located near the bottom of the base station body. A handheld component is connected to the other end of the connector, and the connector or the handheld component is provided with a dust outlet; The first tube is connected between the dust outlet and the first suction port; The first air duct is disposed in the connector, the handheld device and the first tube, and the dust outlet is connected to the first air duct.

6. The base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning device also includes a second vacuum cleaner, and the handheld component is detachably connected to the connector, the handheld component being configured to independently connect to either the second vacuum cleaner or the connector.

7. The base station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The dust outlet is located on the handheld device, and the first tube is used to connect the dust outlet and the first suction port when the second vacuum cleaner is in working or non-working state.

8. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second installation mechanism includes: The mounting base is provided with a docking part, the docking part is provided with a third dust suction port and a first connecting part, the third dust suction port is used to connect to the dust discharge port of the sweeping robot, and the first connecting part is used to connect with the second connecting part of the sweeping robot; The second pipe body has one end connected to the third dust inlet and the other end connected to the second dust inlet. The second air duct is located in the second pipe body.

9. The base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first connecting part and the second connecting part are data transmission interfaces used to establish a data communication connection between the sweeping robot and the base station body.

10. The base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, One of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a slot, and the other is a buckle; or One of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is a first magnetic attractor, and the other is a second magnetic attractor; or One of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a first hook and loop fastener accessory, and the other is a second hook and loop fastener accessory.

11. The base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with a receiving cavity, which is located at the top of the docking part and is used to accommodate the base station body.

12. A cleaning system, characterized in that, The cleaning system includes: Cleaning equipment; and The base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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